Retreats

Retreats can be a transformative experience. They offer us the opportunity to explore our minds in a calm atmosphere, free of the usual distractions. We can improve our meditation practice with the support of experienced meditation teachers, and each other.

Residential retreats

The Brixton Buddhist Community holds weekend residential retreats as a community twice a year, once in Winter and once in the early Autumn. Our next weekend retreat will be held 2-4 October 2026. You can book your place here.

You can find other opportunities for introductory and advanced residential Buddhist retreats at goingonretreat.com.

Meditation day retreats

It’s not always possible to get away from city life, so every few months we hold day retreats at 21 Effra, our venue at 21 Effra Parade. Day Retreats can help you establish a meditation routine or re-tune your practice, and are a great way of connecting with the community.

We are holding a Day Retreat for People of Colour on Saturday 15 August 2026. Find out more here.

Check our Classes and Events page for any upcoming day retreats or other opportunities to meditate together.